Trail Shoe: Teva X-1 Control

Enhanced stability underfoot

In 2007, the X-1 begat a second shoe, intended to widen the market both to runners wanting more control, and those wanting a more substantial trainer. The enhanced stability underfoot from a three-quarter-length medial post, and above, from additional overlays, comes at a price of less than an ounce, making the Control still a very lightweight trainer. As with the X-1 Racer, wear-testers reported that the ride, breathability and traction were superb, with the only complaints from those with low-volume midfeet who found the wrapping overlays too rigid to provide a perfect fit.